For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 415 students in Willow River, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Willow River, MN are Willow River Elementary School and Willow River Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willow River, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Willow River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Willow River, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow River Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Gr: PK-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Willow River Secondary
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Willow River, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Willow River Area Learning Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Willow River, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Willow River, MN include Willow River Elementary School and Willow River Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Willow River?
2 public schools are located in Willow River.
What is the racial composition of students in Willow River?
Willow River public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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